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Krúdy, Gyula
1878
1933
Krudy, Gyula
Круди, Дюла
Kánaán könyve
Előhang -- Magyar hasak -- Józsefnapi vendégek -- Fogadó a régi világhoz -- A vendég az ebédlőben -- A borász -- Egy régi ember vallomása -- Angyalos bankó -- Júniusi alkony -- Szentiván -- Nyári fény -- Új kenyér -- Bodega -- Tavaszi út 1917-ben -- Pest aranykora -- Jegyzet egy régi kalendáriomba 1917-ben -- Az álomlátók -- Baljóslatú nap -- Szüreti dal -- Néma Magyarország -- Az amazonok harca 1917-ben -- Ramsli -- Magyar sóhaj -- A budai vár.
Albert László from page images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library
"Kánaán könyve" by Gyula Krúdy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The work presents a tapestry of life stories, combining elements of both joy and tragedy, centered around the themes of love and human experience in a nostalgic and often cynical tone. The narratives explore the complexities of relationships and the emotional landscapes of characters, notably the musings of Kálnay László, who embodies the contemplation of love and the follies associated with it. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a series of vignettes reflecting on life's myriad experiences outside of romantic love. Krúdy introduces Kálnay László, a character whose reflections illustrate the absurdities and pathos of love, alongside social commentaries on masculinity and human desires. Through witty observations and poetic descriptions, the text delves into daily life in early 20th-century Hungary, chronicling the humorous and melancholy aspects of love, relationships, and communal life. A strong sense of nostalgia permeates the prose, suggesting a look back at a world that has changed dramatically, as indicated by references to past customs and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Hungarian fiction -- 20th century
Short stories, Hungarian
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